Investigator - Inspector General-1 (Non-Civil Service)

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking an Investigator - Inspector General to conduct sensitive investigations and enhance public trust in city governance. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Childcare Assistance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience performing investigative work.
• Certified Fraud Examiner certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts sensitive investigations into city activities.
• Directs investigations of complaints involving city activities.
• Writes investigative summaries and reports.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Investigative Techniques

Public Relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice

Bachelor's degree in Law

Bachelor's degree in Forensic Science

Bachelor's degree in Criminology

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Business

Job description

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Welcome to the City of Dallas!

The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex.

We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community.

What do we offer?

A competitive salary, five-year vested pension plan, great benefits package that includes health, vision and dental insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, qualifying childcare assistance, paid time off and more.

Join our diverse workforce and help us in providing excellent service to the residents of Dallas while building a rewarding career.

Job Summary

The Investigator – Inspector General plans, conducts and performs highly sensitive, unbiased investigations on the activities and work of the City Attorney’s Office to enhance public confidence in city government by identifying and eliminating ethics violations, corruption, fraud, waste, and abuse.

Overview

Job Description

The Investigator – Inspector General is responsible for planning and conducting highly sensitive, impartial investigations into the activities of the City Attorney’s Office. This role is integral to fostering public trust in municipal governance by identifying and addressing ethics violations, corruption, fraud, waste, and abuse. The Inspector General Division holds jurisdiction to investigate alleged violations of the City’s Code of Ethics committed by city employees, officials, as well as individuals or entities receiving city funds or engaging in business transactions with the city. In carrying out these investigations, the division collaborates with various city departments, including the Dallas Police Department, and works in coordination with federal and state law enforcement agencies, as well as prosecutors at the federal, state, and local levels.

Essential Functions

1 Performs, conducts, and plans sensitive investigation of City of Dallas activities including high public visibility of controversial issues; directs investigations of complaints involving City activities.

2 Responds to critical incident situations and takes appropriate action as assigned; plans, organizes, and conducts highly sensitive investigations.

3 Obtains necessary approval in support of investigations; performs highly confidential investigative work consistent with internal policies, procedures, and applicable law; obtains and gathers information, gathers evidence, or verifies facts; reviews applicable documentation, laws, policies, and rules.

4 Secures, collects, and examines documentary evidence; analyzes and interprets data, policies, rules, and laws.

5 Writes investigative summaries and reports; testifies in criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings.

6 Interviewing witnesses and subjects of investigations.

7 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge And Skills

1 Strong analytical skills.

2 Ability to evaluate facts and data to draw conclusions, even if information is limited.

3 Ability to explain problems or situations using a systematic framework.

4 Knowledge of investigative and interviewing techniques.

5 Knowledge of public relations and ability to deal with various persons and hostile individuals.

6 Knowledge of financial systems, software, and management tools.

7 Ability to analyze data and draw logical conclusions.

8 Ability to develop, organize, and present data and information into clear and concise written and oral reports

9 Ability to display a high level of initiative, effort and commitment toward completing assignments in a timely manner; to show understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy and concern.

10 Deal with people who are difficult, hostile and/or distressed and deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

11 Ability and willingness to work on-call

12 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Experience

5 years of experience performing investigative work in a professional field.

Licenses and Certifications

A Certified Fraud Examiner certification is preferred.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Law, Forensic Science, Criminology, Accounting, or Business.

Salary Range

$64,252.45 - $79,800.20

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Government Administration

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